(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 29, 1999 The nearly $4 million Wayland school bond issue was approved by district voters to renovate Moline and Baker elementaries and build a new transportation center on the south edge of town. Henika District Library […]
The Wayland High School robotics team #6090 Saturday brought home the gold at the First Robotics West Michigan competition at Grand Valley State University. The local group, coached by Rod Killips, also received the Gracious Professionalism Award! The Wayland team won the state championship a year ago and earned a trip to the world competiion
Ron and Linda Lannon owners of the Rock ’N Bowl establishment just north of the City of Wayland on Division Avenue announced they hope to sell the bowling business. The Lannons bought Rock ’N Bowl six years ago from Jack Templin, replacing the old Airport Lanes that had been in business for more than 75
Louis G. Yerrick and Grace L. Chamberlain established a business on the northeast corner of North Main and East Maple Street, the Hotel Yerick and Feed Barn. (Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 22, 1999 The boat launch at the Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 15, 1999 The City of Wayland now is said to be in the first year of a five-year recreation plan for the City Park. The Harold and Sarah Hammond family living next to the pile of
The Wayland seventh grade band and high school band Tuesday received first division (superior) ratings from adjudicators at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) spring festival, which was held for the first time in Wayland, at the Fine Arts Center. The eighth grade band earned a second division (excellent) rating as well.
Two former Wayland High School softball standouts played important roles this month in Calvin University’s spring trip. Pitcher Emma Ludema tossed a two-hit, 2-0 shutout win over Massachussetts-Dartmouth Saturday to hike her season record to 3-0. Earlier this week, WHS grad Emma Tornes cracked a double and drove in three runs against Regis University. Calvin
Bryan James Rybiski, age 46, died Thursday, March 7. Bryan enjoyed many hobbies, including camping, golfing and spending time with his family. His family, and especially his children, were the highlight of his life. Bryan had a wonderful smile and great sense of humor, and he was able to make a friend with anyone he
Ruth Barrows of Plainwell died at Monday, March 4, at age 93. Born Oct. 14, 1930, she grew up on a farm near Shelbyville and later graduated from Wayland High School. Ruth married Bernard Barrows in 1950 and they raised four children: Kathy Claus (Phoenix, Arizona), Bruce Barrows (Plainwell), Susan Root (Delton) and David Barrows
A celebration of life service for Wayland High School graduate Russell Middleton is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, with visitation from 9:30 to 10:45, at Woodward Baptist Church, 2160 76th St., Byron Center. A luncheon will follow. Middleton died after a traffic crash last month in Florida that also took the life of
